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Monday, April 4, 2011

My Oprah Anniversary and Dreaming Big

This past week marked the 10 year anniversary of my Oprah adventure. (You can read about it here.) As a result, I am feeling nostalgic about all of the twists and turns of my crazy creative journey.

10 years ago was a time of some pretty major leaps for me... Zoe and I were new business owners, I was only a few months away from being married, and helping fulfill some dreams of others helped me discover dreams of my own. I look back at the 20-something girl I was 10 years ago and I feel there is a lot I can (re)learn from her. I was always ready for an adventure, I let my heart be my guide, and I didn't let fear stand in my way. I was wide-eyed and believed anything was possible... and it was!

What I'm discovering is that it still is.

Over the past 10 years I have led a fairly creative life, but somewhere along the way I slipped into the comfortable ease of everyday living and my adventurous spirit went into hibernation. Well, I'm happy to say it's back...

This past year has been a time of reawakening to the crazy fun creative force that drives me to try new things and dream big! I feel that I owe a big chunk of this newfound energy to my discovery of this incredibly inspiring online art community.

Looking back it is clear to see that there have been events, both big and small, that have had a significant impact on where I am today. One recent moment seemed like a minor decision at the time, but has had a major effect on the artful life I'm living today... Last Summer I took Kelly Rae Roberts Flying Lessons e-course and my life hasn't been the same since. (It sounds very dramatic, but it's true.)

When I signed up for the class, I was hoping to learn some online business tips, but what I gained was so much more. Kelly Rae's inspirational lessons and advice helped me remember the 20-something girl who believed with unwavering certainty in infinite possibility...

The mural is just beautiful. How exciting to be able to donate your talents to a good cause! I just love Oprah, I think she is the most giving and caring person. In a world of excesses she never forgets those without. :-)

What a fabulous story and adventure indeed. Glad to hear you a living/thinking/creating big again. You helped this old gal who woke up this morning asking herself, 'why am I doing this again?' Maybe one day my passion will resonate through my work enough that it truly becomes a gift to others like yours has.

What an amazing story of your mural! It must've been wonderful to be a part of something like that. It looks fantastic. This is a really inspiring post especially appropriate as it was only last year at the age of 39 that i took art back up seriously again. I still dream of making a living from it but even if i never do i've been loving writing my blog and meeting all these amazing artists out there in blogland!

What a great post - you have inspired me this morning (more than usual :-) and I am just loving hearing more about your story, journey and where you will be going from here! I need to recapture that girl that thought anything was possible too - long time since I've seen her!

Kristin, I am currently studying Flying Lessons Part One - I agree, the information is life changing. I have also ordered it for my very creative future daughter in law. Love this post, Sundays and Fridays!!! I am running behind.cheers, dana

How interesting on your Oprah experience. Flying Lessons could not have come at a better time for me, I was just ready to take flight! It has been so amazing to watch you do the same. Continue to go for it, be adventurous and silly and yourself as you charge ahead. I can't wait to see what's next...

OMG kristin! i am enthralled, impressed, down right giddy reading and looking at this. what an awesome experience and story and act of kindness!

the mural is so delightful i could walk right into it and leave my unfinished income taxes far behind! imagine this for a doctor's office or a bank? it would change the sensibility of the world, don't you think so?

i am super duper glad you are going to pick up the creative wand again. it's a good good thing, and not just for you. :)

Wow, that is so cool. Your mural is beautiful. I read your post all about. I'm a lil sad I missed that episode, I use to love when Oprah did the Angel network episodes. Keep dreaming big, your are is wonderful!

WOW! That was so cool - I just read the Oprah story and was amazed! How wonderful that you had that lifetime experience - it must have been thrilling! I hope the last 10 years have treated you as well as you treated those children ;)Kristin xoxo

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About Me

I like to make stuff.
In college, I made enough stuff to earn a BFA from the University at Buffalo. After entering the real world, I went on to make magical messes across miles of wall space, ceilings, and canvas.
Whether I'm making a painting in the studio or making a meal for my family, I believe opportunities to play, have fun, and make wild imaginings come true are everywhere. Anything is possible... No idea is too ridiculous, no dream is too big.
EVERY day is a good day to live a creative life!